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C472 LTL

1985 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,422 mi
Last recorded10,422 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Honda City Express13,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 LTL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 10,422 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,196 miles

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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C472 LTL is a 1985 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 13,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C472 LTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C472 LTL registered?

C472 LTL is a 1985 Honda City Express, first registered on 9 December 1985.

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